PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer for being elected as the Prime Minister of UK

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom today and congratulated him on assuming charge as Prime Minister of UK and a remarkable victory of the Labour Party in the election.

Both leaders recalled the historic relations between the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK. The two leaders agreed to work towards early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement.

Appreciating the positive contributions of the Indian community in the social, economic and political development of the UK, the two sides agreed to continue to promote close people to people ties.

Prime Minister extended invitation to Prime Minister Starmer for an early visit to India.

Both leaders agreed to remain in touch.